Analyst, Private Credit

Northleaf Capital Partners

Analyst evaluating, underwriting, and executing private credit investments at Northleaf Capital Partners. Working with senior investment team on managing a diversified portfolio in North America.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in all aspects of the underwriting and execution process including initial deal screen, comprehensive business diligence, financial review, legal documentation, credit approval and transaction closing.
Present opportunities and participate in the deal discussion with Investment Committee
Conduct meetings with lead private equity sponsors and/or company management to review past performance, strategy, industry landscape, and other relevant topics
Perform financial and business due diligence on the company, industry, business strategy, competitive positioning, and financial strength.
Oversee the development of financial models to analyze investment opportunities including 3-statement forecasting, valuation, DCF analysis, precedent transactions and comparable company analysis
Develop balanced, fact-based investment recommendations based on the results of the team's diligence and analysis
Assist in legal documentation and all aspects of the closing process
Responsible for ongoing monitoring of an existing credit portfolio including financial performance review and communication of trends to senior leadership
Maintain ongoing dialogue with the borrower, management team, and/or sponsor
Identify and assist in new business opportunities within the portfolio such as add-on acquisitions, refinancing, and recapitalizations
Oversee the preparation and audit review of quarterly and annual portfolio company valuations

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2 years of experience in direct lending, debt capital markets, restructuring, transaction advisory, or investment banking
Strong academic credentials
Detail oriented
Strong analytical skills including research, financial modeling, risk identification
Professionalism and integrity
Strong interpersonal and business relationship skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Flexibility, proactiveness, adaptability and initiative
Strong sense of urgency, ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Team player who enjoys a high-performance culture
Willingness to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingDCF analysisvaluation3-statement forecastingprecedent transactions analysiscomparable company analysisbusiness due diligencecredit approvaltransaction closingfinancial performance review

Soft Skills

detail orientedstrong analytical skillsprofessionalismintegrityinterpersonal skillsbusiness relationship skillseffective communicationflexibilityproactivenessteam player